Example sentences of "for [art] [det] [noun pl] [pers pn] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Potential and confirmed breeders of tropical fish really should see this one if only for the many tips they 'll acquire . |
| 2 | Don Cameron was Head of Talks , and I was usually in charge of his visit , which kept me busy for the few days he would be with us , twice a year . |
| 3 | For the same reasons we must regret that Posidonius did not try out on Rome that ethnographical style which makes his Celts live for ever — a model to the French nation for any past and future extravagance . |
| 4 | For a few minutes they would wander along the rails and then , suddenly , as though seized with panic , they would hasten back to the safety of the group they had left . |
| 5 | If we could talk to you inside for a few minutes you wo n't regret it . ’ |
| 6 | But if you leave a child for a few minutes he may find the pills you keep in the bedside drawer and poison himself . |
| 7 | He was horrified that even for a few minutes he could seriously have contemplated such destructive stupidity . |
| 8 | When she woke up again , just after daybreak , for a few moments she could n't remember where she was . |
| 9 | And now what they 're saying is , well we 'll buy out those appeals , if you had your appeal running for a few years we 'll give you five hundred pound ex gratia payment . |
| 10 | For a few years it would undoubtedly be more expensive to cable Britain with optical-fibre links directly into the home . |
| 11 | Holiday parks in which you can camp , or stay in a chalet or caravan are now remarkably good — so much so that if you have n't tried this kind of holiday for a few years you could be in for a very pleasant surprise . |
| 12 | For a few days they should be given a cool , shaded position ; after that as much light as possible . |
| 13 | ‘ If Steve does n't come back for a few days I 'll probably have to go into Palma and see the airlines and the tourist board myself . ’ |
| 14 | For a few dollars you could use the room , rent a works and get high . ’ |
| 15 | Often the reaction to other foods is only temporary — if they are eliminated from the diet for a few months they can be eaten again without difficulty . |
| 16 | Mr Chairman erm I would like personally take up a suggestion that was in The Star about the possibility of a regional company being based at the playhouse in other words for a few months I would see it as people getting to know this company and rather like a repertory theatre of old then people would want to come and see these people in different roles and I think that would add to the you know repetitive . |